Seaport · Canada
Port of Blanc Sablon
Blanc Sablon (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 1880). It lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAYBX
- World Port Index no.
- 1880
- Coordinates
- 51.42°N, 57.13°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- North Side
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.1 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Other facilities
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Search and rescue
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 6,980 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,000 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,390 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Blanc Sablon, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 146 (Enroute) - Newfoundland Labrador and Hudson Bay.
Frequently asked questions about Blanc Sablon
Where is Port of Blanc Sablon?
Blanc Sablon (Canada) lies on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, at about 51.42°N, 57.13°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Blanc Sablon?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAYBX for Blanc Sablon. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Blanc Sablon?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 6.6 m for Blanc Sablon. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Blanc Sablon from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,980 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,390 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Halifax, Montreal, New York / New Jersey.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Blanc Sablon?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Blanc Sablon through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.